Opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic

Franchise Opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic Region

The time is now to invest in the urgent care industry!

Invest in a Booming Franchise Industry

There’s never been a better time to invest in the urgent care industry, and we’re looking for both aspiring and established entrepreneurs to open American Family Care locations in the Mid-Atlantic region – specifically New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Both states have large populations and thriving commerce opportunities to supplement their rich cultural histories, making them both a popular place to live and to run a business, as well as popular tourist areas.

A Need for Urgent Care

It’s no surprise that the urgent care industry is booming, but it’s time that the Mid-Atlantic region saw an increase in what the rest of the country is already embracing: more urgent care facilities and, in turn, availability of care.

Here’s a closer look at a few of the statistics regarding Pennsylvania and New Jersey’s healthcare needs:

Pennsylvania ranks in the bottom half of hospitals per capita among the 50 states at just .16 hospitals for every 10,000 residents, while New Jersey ranks terribly as second-worst in the nation at just .089. Both numbers rank well below the national average of .2, and far below the nation’s leaders at .64.​

These low numbers lead to longer waits and overwhelmed emergency departments, especially for patients with non-emergency medical needs that are still considered urgent.​

Sometimes, it leads to people simply avoiding getting the care they need altogether instead of suffering long waits and high prices in emergency rooms. Pennsylvania ranks 17th in Emergency Room visits per 1,000 residents, with over 40 percent reporting an ER visit. New Jersey is not far behind, with over one-third of the population reporting an ER visit. Studies have shown that on average, over 70 percent of all emergency department visits are unnecessary.

Are you ready to take the next step in your franchising journey?

Contact us today to speak with a representative about franchising with American Family Care.

The Garden State

New Jersey has a large population and has always served as a hub of industry through its history in the United States. It was given its nickname, The Garden State, in the late 19th century when the state was “compared to an immense barrel, filled with good things to eat and open at both ends, with Pennsylvanians grabbing from one end and the New Yorkers from the other.”

​In the same comparison, it was called the garden state, and the name stuck. Similarly, its central location along the eastern seaboard has made it a hub in the middle of the northeast megalopolis, with Boston and New York City to the North, and Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. to the south.

Growth

New Jersey is the 11th-most populated state in the country, as well as the most densely populated, and is home to nearly 9 million residents, as of 2016 estimates. Historically a hub of the industrial revolution, it serves many major cities in the northeast megalopolis to its north and south, and also fuels a rabid tourism industry thanks to its beautiful coastal region known as the Jersey Shore, and a large resort city called Atlantic City, which is located on the beach. Atlantic City is home to the annual Miss America pageant and was the inspiration for the timeless, popular board game Monopoly.

The Keystone State

Pennsylvania is one of the largest states along the eastern part of the country, and extends westward all the way to the Great Lakes region as well as sharing a border with the Canadian province Ontario, a hub of Eastern Canada. It also sees the Appalachian Mountains run through its middle.

Nicknamed The Keystone State, Pennsylvania contains significant historical relevance: its largest city, Philadelphia, houses Independence Hall, the site where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were drafted. It also was the site of several major battles during the American Civil War, including the Battle of Gettysburg. Keystones are historically a piece of a crown that sits in the arch and connects the two sides, making it whole. Similarly, Pennsylvania was named The Keystone State for its critical role in our country’s history and its central location along the arch of the original 13 colonies.

Growth

Pennsylvania is the sixth-most populous state in the country, housing nearly 12.8 million residents as of 2016 estimates. Its largest city, Philadelphia, is a major hub along the eastern portion of the country and is home to over 1.5 million people, making it the sixth-largest city in the country. The state also landed four cities on Forbes’ Best Places for Business and Careers list in 2017. Its flat income tax rate is the lowest of any state that utilizes this approach to income tax in the country.